Rules of Play
Rules of Play
Below is a quick reference chart for the local WSA Rules of The Game. If you would like to see the entire document, "WSA laws of the game", please click here:
(Adopted April 22, 2018)
FIFA Laws of the Game 2017/2018 can be found here.
| WSA Outdoor Spring Rules Summary | ||||||
| U5 | U7 | U9 | U11 | U13 | U15/17/19 | |
| Field Size (yards) | 25 to 30 | 30 to 36 | 40 to 55 | 60 to 75 | FIFA Reg (or less) | FIFA Reg |
| Min # of Player | 3 vs 3 (no GK) | 4 vs 4 (no GK) | 7 vs 7 | 9 vs 9 | 11 vs 11 | 11 vs 11 |
| Game Length | 30min skills, 15min game | 30min skills, 30min game | 30min skills, 60min game | Format to coaches discretion | ||
| Substitutions | 3min | 3min | 5min | 5min | On the fly | |
| Throw Ins | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offside | No | No | No | Introduction | Yes | Yes |
| Free Kick Space | 3m | 3m | 6m | 6m | FIFA | FIFA |
| Penalty Shot | N/A | N/A | Top of penalty box | Top of penalty box | FIFA | |
| Caution | Training Opportunity | FIFA | ||||
| Dismissal | Board Discretion | |||||
(Adopted April 22, 2018)
FIFA Laws of the Game 2017/2018 can be found here.
